# Using Emirates ID
The Emirates Identity Card is an official government-issued identification card in the United Arab Emirates. The Unite EMR application integrates with card readers, enabling front desk staff to automatically retrieve and input data directly from the Emirates ID card. This feature streamlines the registration process, saving time and reducing the risk of manual entry errors.
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Ensure that the Card Reader Device and its services are properly configured to fetch the data.
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Facilities which have a DHA License in Dubai, can obtain a Free Emirates ID Card reader from DHA.
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### Steps to Register a Patient using Emirates ID
* Open the **Patient Register** **(Home > Patient > Patient Register)** screen. Click the **ADD NEW PATIENT** button available on the dashboard. This action opens the entry screen to capture the patient details.
* Click the **FETCH DATA FROM CARD** button. This action triggers the application to read the data embedded in the Emirates ID.
* The application will automatically determine if the patient is **Registered** or **New** patient based on the Emirates ID number.
* **Registered Patient**\
For registered patient, their existing information will populate on the screen. If required, the staff can view or modify the information to make any changes.
* **New Patient**\
For a new patient registration, a pop-up notification will be shown with the message, "Patient Details not found in Patient Register". The following options will then be available to select: **EXISTING PATIENT**, **NEW PATIENT**, or **CANCEL**.
* To register a new patient, click the **NEW PATIENT** button. This action will automatically populate the registration form with data from the Emirates ID. After filling necessary details, click **SAVE** to complete and store the new record.
* To map the current patient with the registered patient record, click the **EXISTING PATIENT** button. This option helps prevent the duplication of patient profiles within the application.
Selecting this option will open a pop-up screen to search for the existing patient. Choose the appropriate patient from the list and click **YES** to map the details. Once selected, the basic information from the Emirates ID card will be associated with the existing patient record. After capturing the required information, click **SAVE** to finalize and store it with the existing record.
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For more details on registering a new patient, please refer to the [Register a New Patient](/uniteemr/application-modules/patient-register/register-a-new-patient.md) topic.
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